In its ordinary state, this patch of land is nothing more than a rock with a bush on it. But a local legend and a charming little house have given new life to the smallest charted island on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee.
If you've visited the valley of North Conway, you likely know that it really is a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts. Perfectly-groomed trails on several nearby mountains bring people from all over the world back year after year.